F45 BMW 2 Series Active Tourer There's a classy-looking handle-bar switch below the climate controls; this is the Driving Experience Control toggle (Eco Pro, Comfort and Sport modes). Because it's so big, it finds your fingers much more easily than the Merc's E-S-M button – but yes, maybe you won't use this often.

Whether leather or fabric, the front perches are comfortable, and feature extendable thigh supports.

F45 BMW 2 Series Active Tourer The BMW has got an electronic parking brake, but there's a conventional gear lever, so your centre console storage options are the small lidded tray above the climate controls, fixed twin cupholders and a rather deep tray beneath the front armrest, where you'll find AUX, USB and a 12V socket. The armrest itself contains a small storage area, and each door has deep pockets for bottles and other paraphernalia.

On either side of the centre console, by your feet, are elastic bands that can be used to hold things in place.

F45 BMW 2 Series Active Tourer The back seats are split 40:20:40, and can recline, slide fore and aft and fold flat. You fold the seats electrically via switches on either side of the boot, and you'll find yet another 12V socket on the right wall. Boot capacity with seats up/down is 468/1,510 litres, compared to the B-Class' 486/1,545.

A storage compartment hides under the 2 AT's boot floor. Finally, the drive. Normally this wouldn't be the most important of things with an MPV, but remember, this is BMW's first front-driver, and you'd want to know if it's worthy of the propeller badge, or if they've passed the point of no return. This is an all-new chassis on the UKL (Unter Klasse) platform, incorporating a newly-developed single-joint spring strut front axle and a multi-link rear axle.

F45 BMW 2 Series Active Tourer Kinda reminds me the VW Cross Touran, even the hp and torque is similar. But of course more premium is attached to this moniker.

But still a steal at this price point, almost entry level for a be beeper. My next upgrade especially if they bring in the 7 seater. he Cross Touran makes more sence , alot more spacious , might not be as premiuim as the 2 series but then again it is more than rm50k cheaper! i somehow think who buy this not really bcos of the extra seatings , which oso means the 316i is a better buy … n if u really want mpv n more seats, honestly , just go for that awesomly gorgeous c4 Picasso , i know its a larger segments but its too good to ignore!

F45 BMW 2 Series Active Tourer No thanks to the high and broad centre console, as well as a dashboard that extends a fair bit into the interior. Vastly airier than the 1 Series it is; than the X1, not so much, and the B-Class, I'm afraid not.

Remember, the B-Class has no gear lever or handbrake on the centre console, so the console can be made slimmer, while still incorporating lidded cubbyholes. The BMW has got an electronic parking brake, but there's a conventional gear lever, so your centre console storage options are the small lidded tray above the climate controls, fixed twin cupholders and a rather deep tray beneath the front armrest, where you'll find AUX, USB and a 12V socket.

BMW 2 Series Active Tourer F45 (2015) To improve For a start, the damping needs to be a bit more firm, I find body roll to be particularly bad in this one. Also, another thing, the engine really needs a boost. It is definitely lacking in power. The boot is above average, something like a CX-5 or a CRV which is bigger and cheaper would transport people across in more comfort.

For a start, to drive, the 2AT isn't particularly very nice. The 1.5 engine is smooth at idle and revs well, but the revs do not translate to propulsion, as the car feels very slow to pull away. Getting to highway speeds needs time too. This is where the more powerful Merc helps. In fact, I would say a Citroen C4 Picasso at the same price would be worth a look too.

BMW 2 Series Active Tourer F45 (2015) tail light

The BMW 2 Series Active Tourer is a spacious five seat MPV that is a rival for cars like the Citroen C4 Picasso and Volkswagen Golf SV. You will have to work the engine fairly hard through the standard six speed gearbox if you want hearty acceleration, but generally it's just as adequate in everyday driving as the 218d.

BMW 2 Series Active Tourer. That totals a 220bhp output because, and unlike the unusual front-wheel-only drive of the standard 2 Series Active Tourer, the eDrive goes all-wheel drive when both engines are running in its eBoost mode.

That makes it feel firmly stuck to the road, even with chicanes and corners. Depending on drive mode selected means the eDrive model can be front-wheel-only drive in Power mode, or rear-wheel-only drive in ePower mode, which makes for an unusual prospect with different handling to suit different driving situations.

BMW 2 Series Active Tourer light interior color make it so elegant.